US Bridges

T417 Tower Road over US 219

Fair

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · T-417 at SR 8019 · Structure no. 000000000008464

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
288 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T417 Tower Road over US 219 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T417 Tower Road over US 219 in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 60 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 780 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 619 by 2032. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesT417 Tower Road
CrossesUS 219
LocationT-417 at SR 8019
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.40833, -78.76
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2024)
Projected traffic619 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T417 Tower Road over US 219 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is T417 Tower Road over US 219 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does T417 Tower Road over US 219 carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is T417 Tower Road over US 219?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns T417 Tower Road over US 219?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.